Music Classes in Chicago, IL

Want to start your own podcast, but not sure how? This five hour bootcamp (plus a break for lunch) will take you through the process of podcast production, promotion, and more! First, the Podcast Production workshop brings you through the process of recording, editing, producing, and publishing your podcast. The workshop also covers hardware, software,...

Razzle-dazzle 'em in this weekly two-hour Broadway Burlesque intensive where we'll sing and dance and strip to a Broadway-style group number. Over the course of eight weeks, students will learn a complete show-stopping number and will have the opportunity to perform as a group at the end of the course. Expand your vocal abilities with Maîtresse de...

Experience Native American drumming with the power and intensity of the full moon, as Tate, a Mescalero Apache teacher, leads you through beautiful Native American rhythms and songs. Tap into the powerful energies emitted by the full moon and its meaningfulness.  Increase your vibrations and feel the empowering effect of drumming with purpose...

African is a traditional Nigerian dance class emphasizes the dancer and life as a community versus as an individual. The body is divided into several centers of movement, with each area being able to move to different rhythms of the music, generally a drumbeat. No previous experience necessary – all ages and abilities welcome!

This beginner class will revolve around learning the basics of Bachata and turns. The class will also introduce partnerwork etiquette and counting the music.  Bachata is heavily danced in the social scene here in Chicago so come learn a dance you can dance somewhere every night of the week! 

Learn phrases of choreography to add to your social dancing or shine in jam circles. The figures will be all be socially lead-able and great for faster music. The shines will all have entrances and exits to the circle. We're going to have a blast learning and practicing together! Pre-Requisites: Lindy IIs and IIIs or instructor approval

West Coast Swing is a fun partner dance done to contemporary pop music, blues music and R&B music, among other styles. In this class you'll learn the basics and some essential technique to get you started quickly. Figures will include the Sugar Push, Left Side Pass, Underarm Pass and Whip, with discussion of styling, partnership, and musicalit...

This class take your bachata further while exploring the interpretation of the music with mostly circular movements and body waves. Note: If you are booking more than one type of 4 week class, you're entitled to a discount which can be discussed directly with school and would be as follows:  The second 4 week course will be only $45. ...

Salsa lessons are fun and exciting. Have fun learning the most popular social dance of today. You can enjoy salsa dancing to live music in the fiery ambience of the many hot Latin nightclubs in Chicago. Students will be introduced to the popular styles. Contemporary leading and following techniques will be emphasized.

Learn (different) phrases of choreography to add to your social dancing or shine in jam circles. The figures will be all be socially lead-able and great for faster music. The shines will all have entrances and exits to the circle. We're going to have a blast learning and practicing together! Pre-Requisites: Lindy IIs and IIIs or instructor a...

Zumba is a fusion of Latin and International music - dance themes that create a dynamic, exciting, effective fitness system! The routines feature aerobic/fitness interval training with a combination of fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body. Zumba utilizes the principles of fitness interval training and resistance training to maximize...

This class designed for new dancers is the "gateway" into all of the dances in the swing family. You will learn the basic rhythm and moves of 6-Count Swing, otherwise known as East Coast Swing. Generally danced to big band or jazz music, but fits in easily to todays rock and roll, East Coast Swing is a faster dance than its West Coast cousin. This...

X-Dance: Have fun while getting in shape!!  Learn the Cha Cha Cha, Jive, Samba, Hip Hop, Disco and MORE, blended into a cardio workout and danced to music from the 50's to today's hottest hits!! It's sure to get your heart rate up!  This class is for all levels, no experience necessary. It's all about having fun while getting in a great...

Are you tired of standing on the sidelines because you can't dance? This is your chance to learn ballroom dance including the Foxtrot and the Waltz in our studio. Even if you've never danced a step, our experienced Chicago dance instructors will have you gliding across the floor in no time. Lessons include leading and following techniques, stressed...

Dance Fusion is today’s hottest freestyle dance.  It’s a combination of Freestyle, HipHop, Tango, Rumba, Jazz, Swing, Smooth and Salsa merged together. In this class, we dance to any genre of music from the timeless classics to today’s hits.  Begin to experience the fun and exhilaration of this freestyle dance called FUSION! ...